A Special Needs Plan, INC.

📢 WEBINAR: Helping Your Child Transition to Adulthood

What happens when your child turns 18? There are important decisions to make—and knowing what to expect can make the transition much easier.

• Age 18 — What happens?
• Government Benefits — Where do I begin?
• Guardianship Decisions
• Adult Life
• Fostering Independence

👩‍🏫 Your Guide: Margaret Gaffney, Transition Coordinator at A Special Needs Plan
🤝 Partnering with Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks

📅 September 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM CST

👉 Register here: https://asnplan.short.gy/092226

🥳MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Planning for your loved one’s future can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Join us for Planning for Two Lifetimes, a free webinar on Special Needs Planning! 🧡

This webinar will cover essential topics:
-Special Needs Trusts & ABLE Accounts
-Guardianship & Future Caregiving
-Navigating Government Benefits & Tax Implications

Save the Date:
📅 October 21, 2026
🕛 ️12pm-1pm
🎤 Presented by Ryan Platt in partnership with Monarch Healthcare

👉https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/AkhqUrS

"A father came to our office near the end of his life. He had ALS and could barely speak by then, so his caregiver came with him because his wife could no longer lift him on her own.

Before he left that day, he thanked me and asked me to look after his family. I told him I would. What made that moment possible wasn't anything dramatic. It was work this family had done years earlier, while there was still time to build something thoughtful. When everything changed, the structure they'd put in place simply held.

Planning allows you to carry devotion for your loved one forward in a way that does not rely on chance, timing, or crisis. That's what I want for every family I work with, and it's what Forever Prepared is built to help you create." 💙

Order your copy now. Link in bio!

We’ll be there! Come visit us at the Resource Fair! 🥳

FALL ADAPTED SPORTS DAY!

Saturday, September 12, 10am - 2pm
Bond Park
Hosted by
sponsored by TowneBank

We believe EVERYBODY should live an active, healthy life full of opportunity.
That is why we are excited to be part of this event that highlights the possibilities for people with disabilities right here in the Triangle... all in ONE incredible day!

Participants can try over 12 different adapted sports to find one or two (or 12!) that they love, meet athletes with disabilities, and connect with community organizations, like us, serving the disability community.

Registration is required for sport participation.
Get more info and sign up at https://www.ncadaptedsports.org/sports-day

📣 Free Webinar: Guardianship and Government Benefits

Turning 18 is a major milestone—and knowing what comes next can make all the difference.

Join us for an informative webinar as we discuss:
✅ What happens when your child turns 18
✅ Where to begin with government benefits
✅ Making guardianship decisions
✅ Planning for adult life
✅ Fostering independence

🗓 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM ET

Presented by Margaret Gaffney, Transition Coordinator

In partnership with the Western Carolina University Participant Program.

Reserve your spot today: https://asnplan.short.gy/091626

We were so honored to be a part of CHILL Act this past weekend! 💙Thank you to everyone who stopped by! We truly enjoyed getting to know you and look forward to staying connected.

Also, how adorable is Grace helping out at our table? 😍

Happy National Dan Day! Today we're also celebrating his 4th year here at A Special Needs Plan!

Dan, we're so lucky to have you and thankful for all you do for our families and for us! 💙

A lot of the parents who come to our office have carried the weight of their loved one’s future for years before they ever pick up the phone. They know they need a plan. They just don't know where to start, and the not knowing has a way of becoming its own kind of paralysis.

If that sounds familiar, here's something worth hearing: you don't have to have this figured out before you take the first step. 💛

You do not need to solve everything today. The goal is simply to begin.

That might mean one conversation with your spouse about what you'd want for your child's housing someday. It might mean reviewing a beneficiary designation you haven't looked at in years. It doesn't have to be more than that to count as progress.

Forever Prepared walks you through what comes after that first step, one piece at a time. Order now. Link in bio.